You may have heard of the new hotness called passkeys. I think it will be a good alternative for those that tend to reuse bad passwords across multiple sites. Though, those of us that are a bit more privacy minded may take head to using passkeys. Mostly because those of us concerned with privacy tend … Continue reading Passkeys
Category: OC
Push 2FA worse than sms?
If you follow these, I'm guessing you're already familiar with 2 Factor Authentication (2FA). The thing about 2FA is that it comes in multiple forms. Ignoring the "who you are" factor, you could be using anything from sms based, TOTP, FIDO, or push based. Heck, I'm sure I'm missing some, but those are the common … Continue reading Push 2FA worse than sms?
Happy new year. A good time to review.
I'd like to start off by wishing everyone a happy new year. With the new year, it's worth reviewing your devices for privacy and security concerns, especially since you may have recently received a new device recently. Because I'm feeling a bit lazy this time around, I tasked chatgpt with writing this blog post and … Continue reading Happy new year. A good time to review.
Holiday Shopping
I'd like to take this time to remind everyone that you may want to consider privacy when doing your holiday shopping. Does the person you're buying that fancy new IOT device for understand & accept the privacy implications of the device? Maybe an alternative could offer a better experience without sacrificing their privacy? On a … Continue reading Holiday Shopping
Privacy vs. Security
In honor of Cyber Security month, I figured I talk about about the difference between privacy and security a bit. Privacy and security are terms that tend to be used interchangeably by some. While they are related, they aren't the same. For example, your home's bathroom door may have a lock you can open with … Continue reading Privacy vs. Security
Own your data
I'm guessing by now you've seen this article, if not it is worth reading. If you're feeling lazy (nothing against that), it covers a story of a father who took a picture of his son's genitals for a doctor to diagnose a rash on his android phone. Google flagged it as CSAM and disabled his … Continue reading Own your data
Privacy Protects Freedom
This month many people in the USA will be celebrating independence day. You may be planning to enjoy a camping trip, or vacation. You may grill some food and have a couple drinks. It is important to decompress for your health after all. If you're the type of person to reflect on the meaning of … Continue reading Privacy Protects Freedom
VPNs
I'd like to talk about VPNs today and the marketing behind them. A VPN can be a valuable tool in a privacy strategy. It can help hide your traffic from your ISP, circumvent censorship, and get around regional blocks. The problem is their marketing likes to make you think it goes far beyond that. VPN … Continue reading VPNs
Convince others to switch
One of the biggest hurdles when trying to use privacy respecting products is that none of your friends may be using them. Many people struggle to get their friends to make the switch to private communications. While I believe you should make a switch to something more private like signal even if none of your … Continue reading Convince others to switch
The New Oil
I'd just like to take this opportunity to call out the great work that the new oil has been doing. It is a great resource for privacy guides as well as different resources to learn more. The owner also has a solid podcast covering recent news/evens. So if you're into podcasts, check out the podcast. … Continue reading The New Oil
Domain Registration
When it comes to registering your own domain, you want to make sure that your information isn't going to end up exposed in whois records. Most registrars nowadays offer whois privacy (some charge extra for it). I honestly believe almost everyone should get the whois privacy protection, even if you aren't "into privacy". Otherwise your … Continue reading Domain Registration
New Years Resolutions?
Looking for a new years resolution that you will actually follow through on? How about improving your privacy this year? Many people get scared off from the idea of improving their privacy because they view it as an all-or-nothing sort of deal. That if you don't go totally private, then it is pointless. I like … Continue reading New Years Resolutions?
GrapheneOS with a sprinkle of Google
Just a few quick things to mention on my ongoing experience with GrapheneOS. I mainly use OSMAnd for navigation, though in my area it isn't the most complete for address information. Occasionally, I need to pinpoint an address and OSMAnd isn't getting it done. When that happens, I typically cheat and use google maps in … Continue reading GrapheneOS with a sprinkle of Google
Mobile provider
Just a quick post this month. Recently, thanks to a FOIA request this helpful slide was released. It may influence your choice of provider depending on if and what factors you care about. Keep in mind, this is by far not the only providers available. If you're thinking of looking at a new mobile provider, … Continue reading Mobile provider
GrapheneOS Update & VoIP app
This will be a quick post. I just wanted to say that I'm still happy running GrapheneOS as my daily driver, but have had some trouble with navigation more recently. I wasn't able to find a specific address within city limits. It wasn't a show stopper, but inconvenient. I also wanted to share out this … Continue reading GrapheneOS Update & VoIP app
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